WOMEN UNITED
United Way’s Women United program is a powerful global network of over 70,000 women leaders across 165 communities and six countries committed to making positive change for their communities and the world. The members of United Way of the National Capital Area’s Women United work together to create lasting impact in our local community, especially for the women and children of the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population.
Who We Serve: The ALICE Population
The ALICE population represents over 500,000 households in our region—families who earn more than the Federal Poverty Level but still cannot meet the basic cost of living. That translates to approximately 1.4 million adults and children who are struggling to make ends meet. Women United is committed to serving this population by supporting initiatives that help reduce disparities and promote equity in health, education, and economic mobility.
Our Impact
Over the years, Women United has focused on initiatives such as advocating for young women in middle school and beyond, empowering women through economic mobility education, and mentoring the next generation of women leaders. By coming together, Women United members have been recognized for their exceptional ability to create positive, lasting change in the community.
United Way NCA’s Women United are centering their investment and volunteer efforts on reducing barriers to education and economic opportunity for the women and children of the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population in our region. Women United are focused on two key initiatives:
Menstrual Equity and Education: We aim to ensure that all students—regardless of their financial situation—have access to the menstrual products they need. By participating in Women United, you help provide these critical resources to students at schools across the region.
College and Career Pathways: Women United is dedicated to empowering students by helping them explore and prepare for different pathways to career and college success. We believe in providing equitable access to the tools, resources, and experiences necessary for students to thrive and reach their full potential.
Join Us
Become a member of Women United with an annual donation of a $1,000 or more. In addition to the satisfaction of knowing you are helping improve the community you live and work in, you will receive the following benefits:
Champion: $1,000
- Invitations to all Women United events and volunteer opportunities.
- Quarterly update from United Way of the National Capital Area leadership.
- Opportunities to join staff in representing United Way of the National Capital Area at partner events and opportunities.
- An annual Women United gift.
Empowerment Circle: $2,500
- All benefits of the Champion level, plus…
- Option to provide one-year of Advocate level membership (see below) to a young woman beginning her career.
- Invitation to join members of the Tocqueville Society at selected events and activities.
- Invitation to join the Women United leadership committee.
Advocate*: $500
- All the benefits of Champion level, plus…
- Full year membership to the Young Philanthropists Affinity Group.
*A special opportunity reserved for women age 21 to 39.
Learn More About Women United
To learn how you can get involved, contact womenunited@uwnca.org.
WOMEN UNITED FAQS
Your participation in Women United starts with your investment of $500 or more to United Way of the National Capital Area. When you make your gift, please indicate that you would like to be included in Women United. After that, we’ll take care of the rest! Join today.
You can make your gift to United Way of the National Capital Area in several ways, including:
1. Through your workplace campaign – Numerous workplaces in the National Capital Area participate in annual United Way workplace campaigns. Ask your payroll department for more information and how to make a donation. This option allows you to donate from each paycheck and spread out your investment.
2. Online – Visit our donation page to make your gift online and indicate that you’re interested in joining Women United.
3. Send us your donation – Checks and pledge forms can be mailed to United Way NCA, Attn. Women United, Department 0751, Washington, DC 20073-0751. For more information, please email womenunited@uwnca.org.
Women United holds events that vary among service and volunteer opportunities, social and networking events, and learning opportunities. Events occur anywhere from one to two times per quarter.
OTHER AFFINITY GROUPS
Tocqueville Society
United Way’s Tocqueville Society is a group of leading philanthropists who understand the value of a major investment in our community, especially when directed and leveraged. Tocqueville Society philanthropists achieve the goal through leading an annual, signature volunteer event that engages our community, by giving personally and by sharing the opportunity to invest among peers and colleagues.